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ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) Rebate Program

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Foundation Annual Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $865

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ROPS Rebate Program

Funder: Marshfield Clinic's National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (primary focus)

Focus Areas:

  • Farm safety

  • Tractor safety

  • Agricultural injury prevention
  • Description: Provides rebates to farmers for purchasing and installing Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) on older tractors. ROPS are cab or roll bar systems designed to protect farmers from injuries caused by tractor overturns, which are the leading cause of death on farms.

    Eligibility:

  • Must be a farmer in Wisconsin

  • Tractor must be manufactured before 1985 (tractors manufactured since 1985 come equipped with ROPS)

  • Must be registered in the program
  • Award Information:

  • Rebate Coverage: 70% of the cost of purchasing and installing ROPS, up to a maximum of $865

  • Effectiveness: When used with seatbelt, ROPS are 99% effective in preventing injury and death; 70% effective without seatbelt
  • Funding Source:

  • Donations through the Auction of Champions, an annual fundraiser for farm health and safety in Marshfield
  • Contact Information:

  • Barbara Marlenga, Research Scientist at NFMC

  • National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC)

  • Marshfield Clinic

  • Phone: 1-800-782-8581
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Registration: Farmers register during farm shows or other designated events
    2. Documentation: Must provide tractor information and installation details
    3. Verification: NFMC verifies eligibility and documents tractor specifications
    4. Rebate Processing: Rebate is provided for 70% of cost, maximum $865

    Example from 2026: Over 100 farmers registered 183 tractors during the Marshfield Farm Show (Feb. 20-21)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculture

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